How to clean dentures with baking soda

Clean dentures with a soft brush and a denture cleanser; baking soda is abrasive, so do not scrub the appliance with dry powder.

Dentures are made from materials such as acrylic resin, cobalt-chromium alloy, or flexible polymer. Baking soda can act as a mild abrasive, and repeated scrubbing may roughen a denture surface where plaque and stains can collect.

Rinse the appliance, brush it gently with a soft denture brush and cleanser, and soak it only in a product intended for dentures. If you are considering a baking-soda rinse, ask the dental team about the exact material and cleaning instructions rather than applying dry powder.

See a dentist if cleaning no longer removes odor or deposits, or if the appliance irritates tissue, has a damaged clasp, or fits differently. Facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing needs prompt assessment.

Can I brush dentures with dry baking soda? Avoid scrubbing with dry powder because its abrasive action can alter the surface. What should I use instead? Use a denture cleanser and a soft brush according to the manufacturer’s directions.